Goals | Your Impact


Your Impact

The impact from your donations is felt around the hospital as the money donated goes to fund equipment that benefits patients and helps attract and retain the medical specialists and professional staff needed to ensure quality patient services in Lethbridge - close to home. 

We are grateful to the many donors and supporters who help make CRH a state-of-the-art, regional referral centre for all of Southern Alberta.

 
To find out more about The Power of Giving to the CRHF click here: Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca)




 
"The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is a strong and bold partner with our clinical teams to ensure our teams deliver care in optimized environments, with optimal equipment and with the education and [support systems] to provide exceptional care.

For example, the foundation has purchased specific surgical equipment for ambulatory and inpatient patients at Chinook Regional Hospital.

At the same time, they have enhanced the equipment used by home care, public health and ambulatory rehabilitation
teams who help individuals avoid hospitalization or are recently discharged from hospital.

The foundation has also aided many clinical team wellness supports including Schwartz Rounds, led International
Women’s Day celebrations, and helped our teams launch a new computerized charting system.

Finally, the foundation has boldly embraced a transformative vision to support enhanced cardiac care in southern Alberta.”

Colin Zieber, Senior Operating Officer
Chinook Regional Hospital

 



The goals of the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation are: To find out more about the CRHF Mission and Vision click here: Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca)


 

 

Care from the Heart Day 2025 a Success!

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Wraps Another Hugely Successful Annual Care from the Heart Radio-a-thon - your Generosity is Transforming Healthcare in Lethbridge!

Lethbridge, AB – February 14, 2024
 
Thanks to your kindness and generosity, $473,804.29 has been raised, far surpassing our goal of $400,000!
 
"Your support ensures that our hospital has the tools and resources needed to provide the best possible care for our community. Thank you for making a lasting difference!"
– Crystal Elliott, Chief Executive Officer
 
 

Cardiac Gala Raises $644,000 to Bring Hearts Closer to Home

Lethbridge, AB - February 3, 2025 -

The Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, in partnership with the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, is thrilled to announce that the Bringing Hearts Home Cardiac Gala, held on Saturday, February 1, has raised an astounding $644,000 - exceeding all expectations!

Click here for more!

Charitable Donations Extension | February 28th, 2025

Recently the Government of Canada announced plans to amend the Income Tax Act - this amendment will extend the deadline for tax-deductible donations for the 2024 tax year to February 28, 2025.

This change aims to help donors affected by the four-week Canada Post mail stoppage, ensuring their contributions are processed in time and supporting charities in providing essential services to their communities.


For more check out the following resource: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/government-of-canada-announces-extension-of-2024-charitable-donations-to-february-28-2025.html

The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is the leading philanthropic partner for Chinook Regional Hospital and surrounding healthcare facilities. With the support of generous donors, we drive innovation and fund state-of-the-art equipment.